We connect business owners, operators, investors, and service providers. We invest time in relationships before opportunities arise, so an owner can start with a candid conversation rather than an early document request.
We operate differently from traditional private equity. We prioritize the long-term health of the business over short-term financial engineering.
We invest with a long-term hold mindset rather than a fixed fund life, which reduces pressure to pursue growth at the expense of stability.
We use low leverage tactics to maintain business health, avoiding the stress of significant debt loads. We do not use SBA loans.
We favor businesses that generate steady cash flow, which gives owners of the business the option of regular distributions rather than relying only on a future sale. Actual results vary and are not guaranteed.
We invest local capital in established businesses, in majority and minority positions.
We back an operator to lead the business day to day, supported by TTUN and the team in place. We build relationships with capable operators across our focus industries.
We deploy technology where helpful but don't turn companies upside down. Improvements are made with employee partners.
Success in the lower middle market isn't just about money; it's about the right people in the right seats.
We invest our time in creating deep connections. When opportunities arise, we look for the right operator to lead the business and service providers who can contribute relevant expertise.
The network helps TTUN make relevant introductions among owners, operators, investors, and advisors. An introduction is a starting point, not a promise of a transaction.
We help owners prepare their business for a future transition, with practical guidance and introductions to trusted professionals.
The Seller Readiness Scorecard is a useful starting point.
Get help getting readyIntroductions to investment bankers, business brokers, CPAs, attorneys, and lending partners, alongside our growing network of investors and operators.
TTUN Ventures does not charge or accept referral fees, finder's fees or other compensation for introductions, and introductions are not endorsements. TTUN is not a broker-dealer, business broker or real estate broker.
These are indicative steps, not fixed deadlines. When a business and the right terms align, we work with purpose while giving diligence and financing the attention they require.
We start with a phone call or face-to-face meeting to understand your priorities. No documents are needed for this first conversation.
If there is mutual interest in exploring further, we discuss what information would be useful and why. Early requests should be focused and proportionate.
We share our interest, a potential value range and our post-close plan. Together, we work through a focused pre-LOI diligence list over 10 days toward an LOI with a clear path to closing.
If both sides want to proceed, the terms and transition framework are discussed collaboratively, with the right professional advice for the situation.
A closing depends on diligence, mutually agreed terms, financing, and other details. No outcome or timeline is guaranteed.